Who are we?
Northamptonshire ACRE is an independent charitable organisation and part of the national ACRE network. We are accredited at Level 3 of the ACRE Standards, which are endorsed by the Charity Commission.
We are based at the Hunsbury Hill Centre which offers facilities for conferences and social events, including civil weddings and receptions, in a delightful and tranquil setting.
What are our aims?
We work to achieve the following strategic aims:
- To encourage and support rural community action in Northamptonshire
- To support the identification of rual needs, particularly for those from the most disadvantaged groups.
- To raise awareness of rural issues, lobby and influence policy both locally and nationally
- To support the provision of affordable, accessible rural services
- To work in partnership with others, encouraging co-operation and influencing the allocation of resources
- To monitor our performance and provide value for money to our funders.
Who do we work with?
- Individuals
- Parish Councils
- Community and voluntary groups
- Any agency working in rural areas
- Local government
What help can we offer?
- Guidance to voluntary management committees
- Advice about accessing funding
- Information about new legislation
- Facilitate the identification of community needs
- Raising awareness of local issues and campaigns
- Lobbying
- Training
- A voice in strategic planning
- Help rural groups increase co-operation
- Informing and advising local authorities about the grass root perspective
“We were finding all the new rules so hard to understand before we got help from ACRE”
Village Viewpoint
Village Viewpoint is our seasonal magazine that can keep you in contact with the progress of our work. It is full of news about current activities that would be of interest to anyone involved in community action.
